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It’s a heck of a way to run a pre-election campaign. On the eve of an expected election, politicians usually spend their time playing up good news, downplaying the bad, shaking hands and kissing babies.

Gallery: Astronaut Chris Hadfield's Twitpics from space

Chris Hadfield has tweeted his photos from the International Space Station including a number of high-altitude views of Canada and other parts of the world. To see more, follow Chris Hadfield at: https://twitter.com/Cmdr_Hadfield